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PLAIN SYRUP.
- Take 1 glass of Sherry.
- Take 1 lemon.
- Take 1 sprig of verbena.
Peel off the rind of the lemon, and add some powdered sugar. Pour upon them the Sherry and claret, and sweeten to taste. Add a sprig of verbena and the soda-water, with nutmeg if desired. Strain and ice it well.
Mulled Claret, a la Lord Saltoun.
This is prepared in the same manner as “Lord Saltoun’s Claret Cup,” except that it is served hot.
Syrups, Essences, Tinctures, Colorings, &c.
These preparations consist of ingredients used in the following recipes for making Prepared Punches, Cocktails, etc.
Plain Syrup.
- Take 6½ pounds of loaf-sugar.
- Take ½ gallon of water.
- Take The white of 1 egg.
Boil until dissolved, and filter through flannel.
